Overview

The goal of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics program at Northwestern University is a rigorous master's level education in the legal, historical, philosophical, and cultural contexts of medicine. Graduates will be able to use their multidisciplinary understanding of medicine in their teaching, advising, and ethical decision making.

Logistics

This program is designed around a typical work schedule. The core courses (MHB 401-406) meet in the evening, typically once weekly from 6 to 9pm. The Special Topics course meets every Thursday from noon to 12:45pm, and the lectures are typically recorded for those unable to attend. All classes meet on Northwestern's Chicago campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Bioethics

Topics in Medical Humanities & Bioethics

Literature & Medicine

Special Topics in Medical Humanities & Bioethics

Medicine & Law
History of Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-06-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-26 00:00:00
Starting 2023-06-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-02 00:00:00
Starting 2023-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-27 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

Start preparing for IELTS today!

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedicine Human Medicine View 807 other Masters in Human Medicine in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

Start preparing for IELTS today!

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Northwestern University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

This program was designed for students who already have a professional degree, for example an MD, an RN, or a JD. A Master of Arts degree is not considered a terminal degree in this field and will likely not provide many opportunities for those with no further education. However, we do not require that applicants have a degree beyond a bachelor's degree.
In addition to the online application and application fee (currently $95), applicants must provide transcripts of past coursework, letters of recommendation from two faculty members or employers who can address their interest in medical humanities and bioethics and ability to do graduate level work, a one-page statement of purpose describing why they're seeking an MA in Medical Humanities and Bioethics, and a writing sample. The GRE is not required but may bolster your application.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

7123 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7123 USD per module during 24 months.
National

7123 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7123 USD per module during 24 months.

Living costs for Evanston

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

Learn more

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Medical Humanities and Bioethics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

About